Carving device



Jan. 18, 1944.

Filed Sept. 30, 1942 E. A. FARISHI 2,33990 GARVING DEV CE I Patented Jan. 18, 1944 :UlilTE D STAT ES ATE. NT .ao-FFicI:

"GARVING nEvIoE. Edward .A.-'Farish, Washington j). C. Application september 30, 1942, serialNorltllfi fil .12 Claims. (or. 146- 215) This invention relatesto carving devices, and is particularly concerned with an improved -type of retaining means or holder 'for a fowl; roast," or other fcodproduct during cooking and/or carving.

An object of the invention is to-providea-convenient yet highly effective means fcrfirm'lyholding the fowl, roast or-other food product during the carving operation, andparticularly*when the carving is to be done at the table while the food product rests on a'platter or plate, the'un'it being of simple construction and readily disassembled to permit a thorough cleaning "and sterilization afteruse.

Another object is to provide a c'arvin'g device or unit adapted to rest on a ;plate or platter-or other convenient surface and which will-automatically resist displacement while at the same time providing a convenient 'handgrip so that the-user may maintaina firm hold on'theunit and the article supported thereby during the carving operation. a

Another'object is to providea "device or unit of the type specified wherein the partsareof simple construction and may be "manufactured at a relatively low cost.

A further object is to generally improve and render more effective devices o'fthis 'generaltype.

The foregoing and other objects and advaii tages' will become 'appa-rent'in view bfthefOllowing description taken in conjunctionwiththe drawing, wherein:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of acawing'unit'inac cordance with the invention; I

Fig. '2, a broken side elevation of "1;

Fig. 3, an end viewoi the unit; and,

Fig. 4, a detailed plan view of the base-member forming part of the unit.

Referring to the-drawing "in detail; the'device comprises a hass e which is preferably made-0f relatively thin sheet-like material, such for eX- ample as sheet metal, plastic or the likeand is formed with a series of holes or openings '6. This base member constitutes animportant' feature, since it is adapted to *rest on' a flat surface and should be relatively fiexible"so"asto "conform to said. surface,fthe"holes' acting as nonskid means in that they. form release f'passages orvents for broth, gravy'or other fluid 'whichis invariably present in a cooked fowl, roast or *the like and which-flows by-gravity. to'the. bottom of the platter. Actual experience has "demonstrated that a base of this'type "willretain' itsi'position' with unusual-tenacity and'resist.displaceinent. not only during-the "carving operation but" also" when the platter 'isbeine carried from one point e to another.

Projecting *upwardly'from the center of the base is a pointedfthr'eaded stud 1 .whi'ch'function's not only as a stud'b'oltbutzalso as'a' skewer. This combined'studbolt and skewer 1 is permanently secured "to. the basein any suitable manner as by welding, or by molding integral with the'base, and is adapted toreceive a wingnut 8 for a purpose to bedescribe'd.

Side members 9 and Baarerprfbvided and'at their lower "edges are each formed with substantially transverse extensions llland' 10a. having open-ended'slots "I I *and Ha therein adapted to slidably engage .over vthe lower-portion of the stud I. 'A clamping; plate l2 "having-a-central hole or opening therein is'adapted' tobe inserted over the stud"! and be clamped firmly against the extensions *ln'and" I-Da by-means of the wing nut 8. A washer I3 'is' shown inserted between the wing nut 8 and plate '-l'2,"but this obviously may be dispensed with if desired; and in fact'it is preferred "to "construct the base of the wing nut to take the. place or a washer and thereby reduce the number ofparts.

"Itv'vill be noted that "these side membms 9' and 9a project upwardlyand outwardly inopposite directions from the base, .defin'in'g'a "receiving opening or space ofwary'ing capacity; the upper portion of the"'I pace being relatively wide and gradually narrowing as it approaches" .the base. In this manner, a fowl, roastorjthe likeo'fpramtically any size"may-=be'accommo'datedend in each instance the'grippin'g action will-be relatively firm. These side-members may also'be formed of sheet'metal'or-other 'relatively' thin, preferably resilient material" and'each may be readily stamped or otherwise formed as ail-integral unit.

:At an intermediate point along'the upper-edges of the side members and 9a are located skewer brackets 14' and' 'hi ageach'of which preferably consists of 'upper-andlower-spaced members formed with holes orfopenings' I 5. 15a tor'eceive askewer 'pin l6 which projects :downwardly through these hole's and is adapted fto engage the article being carved and hold thelatter against displacement "with respect to 'the unit. By :referring'to' Fig. 3, it wilifbe noted tnatthe skewer pin I 6 is bent atan'angle so 'thatxafter'it hasbeen projected into'the fowl or roast; it may be turned to firmly-anchor or clamp thefowltightly against the adjacent side member 'as' ,well "as exert a downward thrust thereon towardsthe base or I the unit.

Prererabiy, but-net necessariiy, the iower brack et member I 4' of each bracket I 4, Ma is formed with a plurality of holes to permit the skewer pin [6 to be adjusted at varying angles, the upper hole being of such capacity or size as to permit angular movement of the pin for this purpose.

The side members 9, 9a are provided with finger grips l1, Ila to afford a hold for the operator during the carving operation. These finger grips may, if desired, be integral with the brackets I4, Ma and either permanently or detachably applied 'or connected to the side members 9, 9a.

The clamp plate l2 and contiguous surface of the base member are formed with registerin ribs or indentations [8 to prevent turning move-"" ment of the side plates 9, 911 on the base.

From the foregoing, the manner in which the unit is assembled and operates should be readily apparent. Obviously, different methods of handling the unit may be adopted in accordance with the individual using the same. .base is disposed on a flat surface, such as the bottom of a platter, with the clamping plate l2 loosely disposed on the skewer stud 1. The bottom extensions of the side members are then inserted beneath said plate with the inneropen ends of theslots II,, I la in registration with the bottom of the stud and then slid together in overlapping or partly overlapping. relation, depending upon the spacing to be had between the side members. By sliding these side members toward or from one another, the capacity of the unit may b'eyaried to suit practically any. size of fowl, roast orthe liker The wing nut 8 is then screwed down, securely clamping the side members in position. Whilethe device can be used during the cooking or roasting operation, it is primarily adapted for carving, the fow1 orroastbeing disposed in the space between the side members withthe skewer pin" l6 retracted, after which the said pin is thrust downwardly into'the ,fowl. and-then turned to more firmly engage the latter, note the dotted line position in Fig. 3. The fo'wl or roast is now ready to be carved, the operator grasping the unit by means of the finger grips H or. Ila with one-hand while carving with ithe'other. Whenever it is desired to turn, the fowl or roast to another position for better carving, it is only necessary to retract the skewer pin IS. The device'also serves an important function in holding the f'owl or main a position where it will cook to the best advantage. g v

The parts of the unit may be readily taken apart and cleaned and sterilized. It is desirable to 'make the parts 'devoid ofcrevices in which food may lodge. 'The side members and skewer pin are practically the only parts visible when the unit is inuse and these maybe madew'ith attractive contours and of 'material whichwill be pleasing to the eye. The parts in the main are adapted to be stamped out or molded, a1 though any suitable method of manufacture may be adopted. By making'the side members of open construction or of wire or rod stock, a minimum of contact with the article being cooked or carved is assured. x 7

It will be understood that no attempt has been made herein to enumerate all the advantages of the unit, and that changes in construction and design maybe carried outin accordance with Ordinarily, the

article of food in position on the bottom of a platter or like supporting surface comprising a base of flexible material'adapted to conform to said surface, side members projecting upwardly and outwardly in divergent relation from said base and defining therebetween a space for receiving the article, and skewer means adapted to engage the article and hold it against displacement with respect to the unit.

2. A device for holding articles of food such as a fowl, roast or the like in position with respect to the bottom of a platter or other supporting surface comprising a base of flexible material adapted to rest on and conform to said surface, side members connected to said base and projecting upwardly and outwardly in divergent relation therefrom and defining therebetween a space for receiving said article, and skewer means connected to said side members and adapted to be thrust downwardly into the article and hold it against displacement with respect to the device. I

3. A device for holding articles of food such as a fowl, roast or the like in position with respect to the bottom of a platter or other supporting surface comprising a base of flexible material adapted to rest on and conform to said surface, side members connected to said base and projecting upwardly and outwardly in divergent relation therefrom and defining therebetween a space for receiving said article, skewer means connected to said side members. and adapted to be thrust downwardly into the article and hold it against displacement with respect to the device and means for adjusting said side members toward and from one another to vary the capacity of the device.

.4. A device or unit for holding articles of food such as a fowl, roast or the like against displacement with respect to a supporting surface, comprising a base member adapted to rest on said surface, a pointed stud projecting upwardly from said base member and serving as a skewer for the article, side members having lateral extension adapted to engage over said stud, said side members projecting upwardly and outwardly and affording a space therebetween for receiving the. article, and means adapted to engage over said skewer stud and clamp against said extensions and adjustably hold the latter in position on said base member.

' 5. A device or unit for retaining an article of food such as fowl, roast or the like in position with respect to a supporting surface, as for example during carving, comprising a base member of flexible relatively thin material adapted to rest on and conform to said surface, a combined stud and skewer bolt projecting upwardly from said base, side members having bottom lateral extensions formed with elongated openings or slots adapted to slideably engage over said skewer bolt,

said side members projecting upwardly and outwardlyand defining therebetween a space for receiving the article, clamping means adapted-to engage over said bolt and be clamped against said extensionaand a skewer pin connected to said side member and adapted to engage the individual requirements without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Whatis claimed is:

efde 'w'e fo fem e a ifcwli wate ethe article and coact with said skewer bolt to hold the article against displacement with respect to the unit.

6. A device or unit for holding an article of food in position with respect to a supporting surface, as for example during carving, comprising a relatively thin flexible base member adapted. to rest on and conform to a supporting surface,

side members also of flexible material having bottom lateral extension formed with elongated slots or openings, a skewer bolt secured to said base and projecting upwardly therefrom, said extensions being insertible over said skewer bolt, and a clamping plate adapted to engage over said skewer bolt and be clamped against said extensions, said side members projecting upwardly and outwardly and defining a space therebetween for receiving the article, a, bracket connected to the upper portion of at least one of said side members, and a skewer pin adapted to be thrust downwardly through said bracket and into the article.

7. A device or unit for holding an article of food in position with respect to a supporting surface comprising a relatively thin fiexible base member adapted to rest on and conform to said supporting surface, side members also of flexible material having bottom lateral extensions formed with elongated slots or openings, a skewer bolt secured to said base and projecting upwardly therefrom, said extensions being insertible over said bolt, a clamping plate adapted to engage over said skewer bolt and be clamped against said extensions, said side members projecting upwardly and outwardly and defining a space therebetween for receiving the article, a bracket connected to the upper portion of at least one of said side members, a skewer pin adapted to be thrust downwardly through said bracket and into the article, said skewer pin being bent oif line or at an angle so that it may be turned to more eifectively clamp the article against displacement with respect to the adjacent side member.

8. A device or unit for holding an article of food such as a fowl, roast or the like in position on a supporting surface, comprising a relatively thin flexible base member adapted to rest on said surface, a combined skewer and stud bolt projecting upwardly from said base member, a pair of oppositely disposed flexible side plates having bottom lateral extension formed with elongated slots for slidingly engaging over the base of said skewer bolt, brackets connected to the upper edges of said side members and formed with one or more openings or holes, a skewer pin adapted to be projected downwardly through said holes into the article, and finger grips connected to said side members.

9. As an article of manufacture, a device or unit in the form of an assembly for holding an article of food such as a fowl, roast or the like against displacement with respect to a supporting surface as for example during carving, comprising a relatively thin fiat flexible base member formed with a plurality of non-skid holes or openings, side plates also of relatively thin flexible material having bottom lateral extensions formed with elongated slots, a combined skewer and stud bolt secured to said base member and projecting upwardly therethrough, said side members being assembled to said base by sliding said extensions over said stud bolt in overlappin relation, a clamping plate adapted to be applied over said stud bolt, a wing nut on said stud bolt for tightening down against said clamping plate, skewer brackets connected to the upper edges of said side plates or members, said brackets each having one or more holes or openings formed therethrough, a skewer pin adapted to be projecting downwardly through said openings into the article, and finger grips connected to the upper portion of each of said side plates.

10. A device for holding an article of food such as a fowl, meat roast or the like in position on a supporting surface, comprisin a substantially fiat base member, a pair of oppositely disposed side members projecting upwardly and outwardly in opposite directions from said base member and defining therebetween a divergent space open from end to end of the device adapted to receive the article of food and grip the latter as it wedges itself into said space, and means connecting the said side members to said base, said side members being provided with finger grips whereby the device may be held stable during carving operations.

11. A device for holding an article of food such as a fowl, meat roast or the like in position on a upporting surface, comprising a substantially flat base member, side members of flexible material projectin upwardly and outwardly in opposed relation and defining therebetween a divergent space adapted to receive the article of food and grip the latter as it wedges itself into said space, and means connecting said side members to said base, said means being constructed and arranged for lateral adjustment of said side members towards and from one another to thereby vary the capacity of the device, said side members being unconnected to one another from the base upwardly permitting free flexing thereof.

12. A device for holding an article of food such as a fowl, meat roast and the like in position against displacement during cooking, carving or the like operations, comprising a relatively thin substantially flat base, a pair of oppositely disposed side members of fiexible material secured to said base and projecting upwardly and outwardly therefrom and defining therebetween a divergent space adapted to receive the article of food and grip the latter as it wedges itself into said space, means securing the lower edge portions of said side members to said base, a skewer, and means on said side members for supporting and guiding said skewer.

EDWARD A. PARISH. 

